- 1. Which state in India is famous for its backwaters?
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Goa
- 2. What are the traditional houseboats called in Kerala?
A) Shikara
B) Kettuvallam
C) Poovar
D) Coracle
- 3. Which is the main backwater destination in Kerala?
A) Kollam
B) Kochi
C) Alleppey
D) Kumarakom
- 4. What is the local language spoken in the backwater regions of Kerala?
A) Tamil
B) Malayalam
C) Kannada
D) Telugu
- 5. What is the primary mode of livelihood for people living by the backwaters?
A) Trading
B) Tourism
C) Fishing
D) Farming
- 6. What is the traditional art form associated with the backwaters of Kerala?
A) Bharatanatyam
B) Kuchipudi
C) Kathakali
D) Odissi
- 7. What is the famous local dish of Kerala usually served on houseboats?
A) Biryani
B) Karimeen Pollichathu
C) Idli Sambar
D) Dosa
- 8. What is the popular festival celebrated by the backwater communities in Kerala?
A) Diwali
B) Christmas
C) Holi
D) Onam
- 9. Which famous Indian writer was inspired by the beauty of Kerala's backwaters?
A) Vikram Seth
B) Jhumpa Lahiri
C) Salman Rushdie
D) Arundhati Roy
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